{"id":762,"date":"2026-05-11T01:03:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T01:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/?p=762"},"modified":"2026-05-13T01:05:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T01:05:30","slug":"what-chewing-ice-does-to-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bickfordandshirley.com\/blog\/what-chewing-ice-does-to-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Cool Habit, Hot Mess: What Chewing Ice Does to Your Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After you finish your drinks, do you tend to munch on the ice cubes at the bottom of your glass? While it\u2019s a good way to keep you cool and refreshed, it can be trouble for your oral health<\/a>. This habit isn\u2019t as harmless as it seems, but what exactly does it do? To help protect your smile from any trouble, here\u2019s what you need to know and how you can stop it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s So Bad About Chewing Ice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ice can keep your beverages cold, but it\u2019s brittle and hard as well. Biting down on it can cause tiny cracks to form in your enamel. This doesn\u2019t seem too bad at first, but they can get bigger until there is serious damage or put you at risk of oral health issues like decay or infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have restorations like veneers or crowns (to name a few), then they can be impacted as well. The pressure needed to chew through these cool cubes can make them come off or chip. You\u2019ll need to get them replaced sooner rather than later. So, you will hurt your investment and wallet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Curb My Ice Chewing Habits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With that said, eating ice may be a tough habit to break at first. Thankfully, there are ways you can slowly stop. These are some simple tips you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n